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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a diverse one today. As a Seattle resident, I got a kick out of the purple category. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Gridiron numbers.
Green group hint: The Garden State.
Blue group hint: Guarding against scores.
Purple group hint: DC, or the Evergreen State.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Football defensive stats.
Green group: Teams that play in New Jersey
Blue group: US soccer goalkeepers.
Purple group: Washington ____.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 22, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is football defensive stats. The four answers are hurry, interception, sack and tackle.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is teams that play in New Jersey. The four answers are Devils, Giants, Gotham and Red Bulls.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is US soccer goalkeepers. The four answers are Howard, Naeher, Scurry and Solo.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is Washington ____. The four answers are Capitals, Huskies, Nationals and Spirit.